Cancer Research UK Annual Review 2011/12

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46 | Our supporters change lives You can… climb a mountain for cancer research Standing at 14,000 ft with spectacular views of the Himalayas, life-long friends and cancer survivors Tony Seaman and Bob Stone, both 72, felt exhausted but ‘terrific’. ‘It was worth the hard work,’ says Tony, from Buckinghamshire. ‘Combining the trek we’d talked about doing for 10 years with fundraising for Cancer Research UK was the obvious thing to do. Thankfully my bowel cancer and Bob’s prostate cancer were caught early. But Bob sadly lost his wife, Kay, to pancreatic cancer, so we know how important research and early diagnosis is.’ Funding research We’re extremely fortunate to have thousands of amazing supporters like Tony and Bob, who’ve raised vital funds for our life-saving research. To inspire the perfect idea, we provide supporters with a range of ‘You Can’ materials which help them organise their own fundraising activity. They can even design their own posters, leaflets and invitations. Since ‘You Can’ launched, over 23,000 supporters have signed up to fundraise with us, raising more than £8 million. Giving back After visiting one of our research centres to see how the £3,150 they raised is being spent, Tony and Bob are thinking about doing a trek around Iceland to raise more funds. It’s inspiring to see the research that’s happening. Now we want to do something else. We’re determined to give back. We hope our adventure encourages others to take up a challenge. Tony Seaman Your creativity helps us beat cancer Organise your own talent show. Plan a picnic. Complete a danceathon. There are all sorts of things you can do to raise money to help beat cancer. For inspiration visit cancerresearchuk.org/ fundraising For every £1 you raise, we spend 80p on our work to beat cancer.
Annual Review 2011/12 | 47 Carrying the torch for cancer research Passionate, dedicated and motivated – our supporters help us save lives. Chosen from tens of thousands of nominations by London 2012 organisers, our Olympic Ambassadors are carrying the Olympic flame because of their commitment to beat cancer. Maggie Harrison, from Barrow in Furness, is one of them. ‘I can’t believe I’ll be running through the streets of the Lake District with the Olympic flame. When Cancer Research UK put me forward I didn’t expect to be chosen. I was so chuffed when I found out I’d got through. I give my time to Cancer Research UK because, after having bowel cancer six years ago, I feel very lucky to be here. Thousands more like me have benefited from the progress made by its scientists, doctors and nurses. I’m an Ambassador for the charity’s political campaigns and I shared my story in their TV adverts. I also volunteer in my local Cancer Research UK shop once a week and I’ve taken part in Race for Life. I went to Westminster in November 2011, along with 70 other Cancer Campaigns Ambassadors, to talk to MPs about early detection. After the lobby it was brilliant to see the Government invest £25 million to help GPs get better access to tests for cancer. I didn’t think I’d make it to 50 – but I’m still here. I didn’t think I’d beat cancer – but I did. I have lost family and friends to cancer. I feel I need to try and make a difference now so that others don’t go through it. I want to raise awareness and encourage public support so Cancer Research UK can continue its life-saving work.’ Could you give your time, or campaign with us like Maggie Find out more at supportus.cancerresearchuk.org cancerresearchuk.org
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